A Line to Kill

Witty and clever, with a touch of wry humor, this detective story stands out as a fabulous choice for summer reading. Kate Mosse describes it as perfect for the season, while Adam Hamdy notes its funny, intriguing, and thrilling nature, building a mystery that provokes thought. Meanwhile, Kirkus Reviews elevates it to a 'golden-age whodunnit on steroids.'Despite the inability to see the ocean from the bedroom, the protagonist is continuously reminded of their location by the sound of waves crashing in the distance, signifying their isolation on this tiny island. Alderney, spanning just three miles long by one and a half miles wide, has previously never witnessed a murder. It's now the setting for an upcoming literary festival. Private Investigator Daniel Hawthorne, set to discuss his new book, travels there with writer Anthony Horowitz. Quickly, they sense that something is amiss.The island is embroiled in controversy due to a proposed power line that threatens to cut through, disturb a war cemetery, and set residents against each other. The festival hosts a range of authors, each with their own secrets, from a blind medium to a French performance poet and a celebrity chef. Tensions reach a climax when the affluent festival sponsor is found murdered, leading to a lockdown on Alderney. Hawthorne realizes that the suspects are all around him, with the murderer still on the loose. As the situation escalates, another death is imminent…